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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.02, 210.03 and 37.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.02, 210.03 and 37.32 is: 55.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.02 : 210.03 = 37.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.02/210.03 = 37.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.02x = 210.03 × 37.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.02x = 7,837.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,837.27/140.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.97

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